Inspirations of Mount Washington

Spend a day in the city enjoying nature at the Louisville Nature Center. Discover native wildflower gardens and a pond, butterfly gardens, bird blind, wildlife exhibits and hiking trails that lead you through the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. Be sure to pack a pack a lunch and relax at the picnic tables under the gazebo.

Celebrate art at the St. James Court Art Show held in historic downtown Old Louisville. Stroll through an open-air street gallery to find impressive original works of art from 750 juried North American artists. Each year, over 200,000 art lovers attend the award wining art festival; the event is recognized as one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the nation.

Pick up tickets to the Louisville Ballet, the State Ballet of Kentucky, and the only regional company that has hosted performers like Mikhail Baryshnikov in their repertoire productions. The mesmerizing resident dancers bring to life the magical stories of ballet classics Swan Lake and Don Quixote. Come experience a night of mixed emotions, story ballet and exquisite ensemble dances.

Let loose at the Puzzle Fun Dome, a family fun attraction located in Louisville. Let the kids spend hours bouncing around in the huge inflatable fun zone, playing rounds of mini golf, hitting cosmic hoops and rock climbing. When everyone's tuckered out, grab the gang a pizza and drinks and head to the arcade for more family fun.